Episodes

  • Teaching Players How to Handle Emotions on the Court - Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans)
    Sep 30 2024

    In this episode we talk with Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans) about how to teach players to "play with emotion, but not be emotional players." Coach Jackson has been a part of State Championship and National Championship teams, and he shares his perspective on helping players work through the ups and downs that can occur during practices and matches.

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    45 mins
  • Making Adjustments with John Yunker of the Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots)
    Sep 23 2024

    In this episode we talk about making adjustments during matches and during the season. We are joined by John Yunker, head coach of the Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots). Plus, we review the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll for Week 4. Spoiler Alert...we have three new #1 teams.

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    48 mins
  • Best Spot to Serve / Right Size for Youth Teams / MNVBCA Top 10 - Week 2
    Sep 9 2024

    In this episode of The MNVBCA Pod we talk with Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton) about the best spot to serve an opponent, what is the right size for a youth volleyball team, and we discuss the latest editions of the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll.

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    39 mins
  • We Asked ChatGPT To Change the Rules of Volleyball, Week 1 Top 10 Reveal
    Sep 2 2024

    In the latest episode of The MNVBCA Pod, we asked ChatGPT how we could change the rules of volleyball. Hear what Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Marty Kiebel (Maple Lake), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) thought about the proposed AI rule changes. Plus, we reveal the first week of the MNVBCA Coaches Poll Top 10.

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    55 mins
  • Scouting Your Opponent
    Aug 25 2024

    Scouting is one of the ways that you can prepare your team to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Westby (Marshall Tigers). Dan has led the Tigers to a Minnesota record 8 State Championships. There may not be another program in the state that scouts their opponents as much as Marshall does. Listen in to hear the perspective on scouting from one of the best around.

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    52 mins
  • Considerations Before Hosting Your First Match
    Aug 19 2024

    In this episode, Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton), Josh Wastvedt (Burnsville), and Darin Swenson (Litchfield) talk about the things you should be thinking about before you host your first match of the season.

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    57 mins
  • Organizing and Participating in a Scrimmage
    Aug 11 2024

    The 2024 Minnesota volleyball season is here! Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield) and Greg Sayuk (New Prague) in a discussion about recommendations (and in some cases, requirements) for running and participating in a preseason and post-season scrimmage.

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    39 mins
  • Building a Program Beyond the Court
    Aug 4 2024

    Building a successful volleyball program is more than teaching the fundamentals and skills of the game. Join our conversation with Kelsey Morken (Spring Grove) as she shares a number of ways that you can help build and promote your program on the court, in your school, and in your community.

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    42 mins